OSU Headlines

International Hospitality Day is coming
The City of Stillwater is inviting citizens to host an international student or students during International Hospitality Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, starting at 11 a.m. Students and hosts are matched according to mutual interests and desired activities where possible. Please join in this cross-cultural activity to promote good will and meet new friends. For more information, click here or contact Natalie Rockley at natalierockley@suddenlink.net.  

“These Walls” comes to KOSU, starting tomorrow
KOSU, the State’s Public Radio, is partnering with the Journal Record to bring the newspaper’s popular regular features about Oklahoma’s landmark buildings to radio. “These Walls” will air on KOSU Fridays beginning Feb. 20 at 9:17 a.m. on 91.7 FM in central Oklahoma and 107.5 FM in northeastern Oklahoma. The feature is written by reporter Kelley Chambers and bureau chief Kirby Davis. The radio version is produced and performed by Dave Rhea, the Journal Record’s social media editor. For more information, click here.

Take advantage of free baseball this weekend
The Poke’s first pitch of the season is set for 4 p.m. on Friday vs. BYU and admission is free for that game and three more over the weekend at Allie P. Reynolds Stadium. OSU will play a doubleheader on Saturday, with Manhattan at 3 p.m. and BYU at 6:30 p.m. The Cowboys will face Manhattan again on Sunday at 2 p.m. with $1 popcorn. Admission is free for all weekend games, including Saturday’s doubleheader.

Get “in the pink” at Saturday’s women’s game
The annual Coaches vs. Cancer Swish Day is Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m., during the OSU vs. Texas Tech game. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness of breast cancer and even the Cowgirls will be sporting pink uniforms. Four breast cancer survivors will have one minute during the half to make as many baskets as possible to raise additional dollars for the campaign. Buckets will be passed through the stands to collect donations and fans are encouraged to bring a few extra dollars to the game. For more information about the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign, visit www.osucoachesvscancer.com.

Author to address impact of black women in America
Paula Giddings, an author whose work has been deemed a “landmark study” by Publisher’s Weekly, will lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Student Union Theater at OSU. Her presentation will address the social and political history of African-American women as part of Black History Month on the Stillwater campus. The Arts and Sciences lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, phone (405) 744-2127.

Broadway actress to perform during week-long focus on eating disorders

OSU-Tulsa to hold Cowboy Career Week Feb. 23-26
Career Services is assisting students at OSU-Tulsa with their job search with several events planned for next week. A resume doctor, career success workshop and a first impressions workshop will all precede the Career Fair. Click on the following link for more details:  http://www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/Career%20Week%20Flyer.pdf   

“Eat for the Team”-- make your meal count for Special Olympics Feb. 23–27
OSU Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow are inviting you to join them in raising funds for the Stillwater Public Schools Special Olympics Team by eating at one or more of the following restaurants on the night (5 p.m. to close) designated next week. Tell the server you are supporting the team and a portion of what you pay for the meal will be earmarked for the team. Monday-El Chico’s and Chili’s, Tuesday-El Vaquero, Wednesday-CiCi’s and Landry’s Frozen Custard, Thursday-Rib Crib, and Friday-Goldies. Questions? Contact Stacy Bauter at (405) 742-8930 or sbauter@suddenlink.net.

This week at the union…
Your Student Union Activities Board is offering a free Casino that includes prizes and free food starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Starlight Terrace (on the 4th floor of the SU). For more information, click here.

Researchers seeking couples for study
OSU research study welcoming expectant women aged 18-35 and their male partners to participate in a study about the maternity experience and the couple relationship; all personal information will remain confidential. Couples will receive $100 for participation. Please contact Dr. Kami L. Schwerdtfeger at (405) 334-7994 to find out more about the study and your rights as a participant.

Mothers needed for survey
Mothers who are 18 years or older with toddlers between 18 and 30 months of age are being asked to participate in a moms and tots study at OSU. Mothers will receive $60 each to tell researchers how they handle their toddler’s misbehaviors.  Please contact Dr. Bob Larzelere at (405) 744-2053.

Support group formed for service members and families, meeting planned
A survey and a series of brainstorming meetings have resulted in the formation of a group interested in supporting current and former service members and their families on campus.  A meeting to discuss these results, determine priorities, form work groups, and decide what to do next will be held Monday, March 2, from 4 – 5 p.m. in Student Union room 408 (Case Study 1). Please plan to attend or contact the following for input in your absence lynn.malley@okstate.edu and m.shuttic@okstate.edu.

Mayor names citizens to study group on future ambulance services
Stillwater Mayor Roger McMillian named nine Stillwater residents to serve the community as members of a newly formed Ambulance Study Group, which will recommend the best course of action to secure the future of ambulance services for Stillwater citizens. Members include Calvin Anthony, Vice Chair OSU/A&M Board of Regents and Stillwater Medical Center Board member, and Joe Weaver, OSU associate VP of administration and finance.

Program for energy savings
All capable PC’s should be programmed for the “energy saver” mode using the power management feature.  Ensure the monitor “sleeps” after 10-minutes of inactivity, per OSU Energy Guidelines. Simply hitting the keyboard or moving the mouse will wake the computer or monitor from its low-power “sleep mode.”

Wellness tip: Cut the sodium
Did you know that roughly 80 percent of our daily sodium (salt) intake comes from processed and restaurant foods? The average American consumes about 4,000 mg a day, much more than the recommended 2,300 mg for most healthy adults. Minimizing your intake of processed and packaged foods is one of the best ways to cut the sodium in your diet. Many frozen dinners, canned foods, processed meats, savory snacks, bottled sauces, dressings, and condiments are high in sodium. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).